Buddha, Tatts, &
Tarot…

A brief look into the woman behind @Buddhatattsandtarot

I’ve always identified as a bit of a lone wolf…

I’ve always been the black sheep of the family.

Since I was young, I’ve been curious and fascinated by the strange and unusual. Or to sound a little less judgmental, the things we don’t understand. For as long back as I can remember, I’ve always felt a deep connection to art, but it isn’t just the art. Its the meaning, the non-verbal communication, and the ignited connection between the mind, heart, and soul.

This lone wolf, turned mother wolf, recently experienced the the power behind our magic. It’s true what they say; we are all made of magic. While I honor that every women’s feminine journey is their own valid journey, I found myself going through the most powerful metamorphosis as I created and grew life within my womb. Child birth was one of the most profound, mindful experiences of my life by realizing how connected I was to the universe and the magic within it.

My journey certainly has been a trip, a weaving of life experiences and karmic nature. My passion for symbols grew as I did and began to study their origins and impact while searching for inspiration for future tattoos. This is what always brought me back to the tarot. Although I loved studying its meanings, I was always haunted by the fear instilled in me by organized religion. After having my son (and doing some more tattoo planning, of course) I found myself coming back to the tarot. This time it stuck, unapologetically. I reminded myself that none of the evil nonsense I had heard about it had ever been true.

In fact, I find the tarot to be quite peaceful. I am not a fortune teller by any means, and the only “future” I predict is whats for dinner. I don’t give predictions but its cool if you do. I don’t use it in ritual, but I think its really cool if you do. Everyone I know who uses tarot has a genuine love and respect for its origins, creators, and its traditions. But we all also know how intimate of a practice it is for the person reading them.

Personally, I used tarot as a tool for personal reflection. Tarot psychology, I like to call it. The study of the symbols and ancient knowledge within the tarot, and the study of our connection to these archetypes. Its can be very challenging to analyze ourselves objectively. I find that tarot reflects principles of life that naturally occur within the human experience. If you’re open-minded enough, everyone can see themselves in the tarot. I always say that tarot can be a fun, supportive and objective way to explore our authentic self and help us thrive as opposed to just surviving.

Be sure to check out the “about me” section for more information about my personal interests and hobbies.